Facilities Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they are doing!

This role is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of Megazyme’s buildings and facilities, while developing and maintaining effective internal relationships with the Leadership Team, Finance function, managers, and teams, as well as external relationships with a wide range of service providers and consultants.

To ensure the smooth operation of the facilities department and the wider company, the role requires strong communication, problem solving, and collaboration skills, alongside the ability to lead and contribute within teams and drive change to deliver results.

Are you an experienced Facilities, Operations or Project Management professional ready to take the next step in a regulated, site-based environment? We are seeking a mid-level Facilities Manager to support the effective operation of the Bray site, leading facilities services, infrastructure projects, contractor relationships and site services teams. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, Finance, EHS, Quality and operational stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant and efficient site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Leadership, Finance and cross-functional teams to ensure facilities, infrastructure and site resources support effective day-to-day operations.

• Lead and coordinate facilities and infrastructure projects, including building improvements, extensions, new developments and preventative maintenance activities across relevant sites.

• Manage Building Management Systems, service contracts, contractor relationships, maintenance schedules and auditable facilities records in line with internal and regulatory requirements.

• Supervise reception and site services teams, including cleaning and laboratory glassware washing operations, while supporting performance objectives, feedback and development.

• Support EHS, fire safety, environmental, 5S and Quality Management System activities, including acting as Fire Marshal and contributing to compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Act as a key point of contact for facilities-related issues and urgent site matters, including reasonable out-of-hours availability where required to support site safety and continuity.

Job Requirements

• Diploma in Facilities Management or a related discipline is required; a leadership qualification such as a Front Line Managers Programme, or a relevant degree, would be an advantage.

• 3-4 years' relevant experience in Facilities, Operations or Project Management, ideally within a regulated, manufacturing, laboratory or multi-site environment.

• Proven experience leading or supervising teams, including objective setting, performance support and day-to-day people management.

• Experience managing contractors, service providers, contracts and Service Level Agreements, with strong attention to compliance and documentation.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent organisational, IT and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• A standard benefits package.

• The opportunity to contribute to a safe, compliant and well-managed operational environment.

• A varied role with exposure to facilities leadership, infrastructure projects, EHS collaboration and cross-functional stakeholder management.

• A professional environment where initiative, teamwork, continuous improvement and accountability are valued.

If you are a proactive and organised facilities professional who enjoys leading teams, solving operational challenges and supporting safe, compliant site operations, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and help ensure our Bray site continues to operate to high standards of safety, quality and reliability.

Come Be Part Of A Mission that Matters!

From inside the farm gate to our dinner plates, Neogen protects the world’s food supply. Through a variety of animal healthcare products, to food safety solutions for dangerous bacteria, allergens, toxins, drug residues and much more, Neogen is there — and you can be too.